A. Barium Studies : Using barium, an inert substance, different parts of the gastrointestinal tract are studied.We have been the pioneers in developing the use of enteroclysis for evaluation of the small bowel.
X-ray Procedures
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X-ray Procedures
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Machine
Siemens 500mA machine with image intensifier with an AGFA DX-M System.![null](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_auto,q_lossy,ret_img/https://www.picture-this.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/writing-1.png)
Inner Spaces
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Primary Expert Radiologist
Dr. G. R. Jankharia![null](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_auto,q_lossy,ret_img/https://www.picture-this.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/instruction.png)
Preparation/Instructions
Barium swallow for the esophagus requires no preparation. Barium meal for the stomach only needs six hours fasting and abstinence from smoking. Barium enema, follow-through and enteroclysis need a more detailed abdominal preparation, which will be explained in detail when giving the appointment.![null](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_auto,q_lossy,ret_img/https://www.picture-this.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/user.png)
Appointment
Virtually required for all the procedures.![null](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_auto,q_lossy,ret_img/https://www.picture-this.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/clock.png)
Time taken
10-20 minutes for barium swallow and meal. 1-2 hours for follow-through. 20-45 mins for enteroclysis and barium enema.![null](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_auto,q_lossy,ret_img/https://www.picture-this.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/report.png)
Report Given
Same day if the study is done before 12 noon, otherwise the next day.Other X-Ray Procedures
B. Intravenous Urogram/Pyelogram (IVU), Micturating Cystourethrogram (MCU), Sialogram, Sinusogram, etc. These require the use of iodinated contrast media
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Machine
Siemens 500mA machine with image intensifier with an Agfa DX-M System.![null](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_auto,q_lossy,ret_img/https://www.picture-this.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/writing-1.png)
Inner Spaces
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Primary Expert Radiologist
Dr. G. R. Jankharia![null](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_auto,q_lossy,ret_img/https://www.picture-this.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/user.png)
Appointment
Virtually required for all the procedures.![null](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_auto,q_lossy,ret_img/https://www.picture-this.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/report.png)
Report Given
Same day if the study is done before 12 noon, otherwise the next day.![null](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_auto,q_lossy,ret_img/https://www.picture-this.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/instruction.png)
Preparation/Instructions
Different procedures need different preparations, details of which will be given prior to the procedure.![null](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_auto,q_lossy,ret_img/https://www.picture-this.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/money.png)
Cost
Between Rs.2000-6500 depending on the study and the number of films obtained.![null](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_auto,q_lossy,ret_img/https://www.picture-this.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/clock.png)